{"title":"All Outdoor Spawn Sale","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chestnut-mushroom-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Chestnut Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eChestnut \u003cem\u003e(Pholiota adiposa)\u003c\/em\u003e is a popular cultivated mushroom in Japan. It produces velvety, small-to-medium, delightfully speckled caps resembling the color of their namesake nut. When cooked, they have a woodsy aroma, a meaty heaviness, and a rich, nutty, mildly-sweet flavor. Chestnut mushrooms aren't too difficult to cultivate, but can pose some minor challenges with identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChestnuts are not ideal for those unfamiliar with how to properly identify different mushrooms species or for first time cultivators. However, they can be quite rewarding to grow for those with some experience growing other mushroom species.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/blogs\/the-black-trumpet\/5-of-the-best-chestnut-mushroom-recipes\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChestnut sawdust spawn can be used for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/pages\/grow-mushrooms-on-logs-videos\"\u003elog projects\u003c\/a\u003e and\/or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/blogs\/the-black-trumpet\/growing-mushrooms-in-buckets-containers\"\u003econtainer, and bucket\u003c\/a\u003e projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChestnut sawdust spawn must be combined with a substrate (like hardwood chips) or used in log inoculation in order to fruit. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf growing on logs, one bag of sawdust spawn will reliably inoculate 20 logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChestnut log chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"10\" style=\"width: 350px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST WOOD SPECIES*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAspen, Beech, Birch, Cottonwood, Hophornbeam, Hard Maple, Oak, Sweetgum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER SUITABLE SPECIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlder, Ash, Basswood, Buckeye, Cherry, Elm, Hackberry, Hornbeam, Mulberry, Willow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVOID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHemlock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon receiving your spawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove it from the shipping box as soon as possible. Then, unfold the top of the bag, making room for air space. It's also important to check and confirm that the filter patch is not obstructed. This will help the organism breathe and continue to thrive!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40853725708390,"sku":"SAWDUST-PA1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/sawdust-spawn-organic-chestnut-mushroom-sawdust-spawn-1202701272.png?v=1762216603"},{"product_id":"chicken-of-the-woods-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Chicken of the Woods Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eChicken of the woods (\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLaetiporus sulphureus\u003c\/em\u003e) produces large, bright orange, multi-layered fruiting bodies with a texture reminiscent of chicken. When cooked, these mushrooms are juicy, succulent, and meaty with a mild, lemony aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicken of the woods can be difficult to cultivate, and is therefore recommended for enthusiast growers who have had some success with other more advanced species or are looking to experiment and try new methods. Because chicken of the woods is not a strong competitor, it requires a different cultivation strategy. Inoculation works best when logs are steam sterilized, incubated and colonized in filter patch bags, then removed from bags and partially buried in a shaded spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken of the woods sawdust spawn is only recommended for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/pages\/grow-mushrooms-on-logs-videos\"\u003elog projects\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne bag of sawdust spawn will reliably inoculate 20 logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChicken of the Woods log chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 350px;\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"10\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST WOOD SPECIES*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Oak, Red Oak, Bur Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER SUITABLE SPECIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVOID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll other woods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon receiving your spawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove it from the shipping box as soon as possible. Then, unfold the top of the bag, making room for air space. It's also important to check and confirm that the filter patch is not obstructed. This will help the organism breathe and continue to thrive!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40853259878502,"sku":"SAWDUST-LS1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/sawdust-spawn-organic-chicken-of-the-woods-sawdust-spawn-1202701275.png?v=1762216596"},{"product_id":"hen-of-the-woods-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Hen of the Woods (Maitake) Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eHen of the woods, aka Maitake (\u003cem\u003eGrifola frondosa) \u003c\/em\u003eis a succulent polypore with a delicate feathery texture and earthy rich flavor. Its lacy sides make it a great option for frying, roasting, sautéing, and adding a visual flair to many dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHen of the woods mushrooms are great for enthusiast growers who have had some success with other more advanced species. Because hen of the woods is not a strong competitor, it requires a different cultivation strategy. Inoculation works best when logs are steam sterilized, incubated and colonized in filter patch bags, then removed from bags and partially buried in a shaded spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHen of the woods sawdust spawn is only recommended for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/pages\/grow-mushrooms-on-logs-videos\"\u003elog projects\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne bag of sawdust spawn will reliably inoculate 20 logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHen of the Woods (Maitake) log chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 350px;\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"10\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST WOOD SPECIES*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Oak, Red Oak, Bur Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER SUITABLE SPECIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVOID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll other woods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon receiving your spawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove it from the shipping box as soon as possible. Then, unfold the top of the bag, making room for air space. It's also important to check and confirm that the filter patch is not obstructed. This will help the organism breathe and continue to thrive!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40853266694246,"sku":"SAWDUST-GF1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/sawdust-spawn-organic-hen-of-the-woods-maitake-mushroom-sawdust-spawn-1202701276.png?v=1762216610"},{"product_id":"italian-oyster-mushroom-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Italian Oyster Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eItalian Oysters (\u003cem\u003ePleurotus pulmonarius) \u003c\/em\u003eare thicker and meatier than blue oyster mushrooms, and their brown frilled caps can grow quite large. They have a mild flavor, earthy aroma, and are a favorite among those who prefer a sturdier oyster mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOyster mushrooms are great for beginners because they colonize quickly and are reliable producers. They are also ideal for commercial cultivation, especially when grown on straw. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian oyster sawdust spawn can be used for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/pages\/grow-mushrooms-on-logs-videos\"\u003elog projects\u003c\/a\u003e and\/or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/pages\/mushroom-garden\"\u003eoutdoor bed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/blogs\/the-black-trumpet\/growing-mushrooms-in-buckets-containers\"\u003econtainer, and bucket\u003c\/a\u003e projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian oyster sawdust spawn must combined with a substrate (like straw) or used in log inoculation in order to fruit. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf growing on logs - one bag of sawdust spawn will reliably inoculate 20 logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Oyster log chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 350px;\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"10\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST WOOD SPECIES*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAspen, Cottonwood, Tuliptree, Willow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER SUITABLE SPECIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAilanthus, Alder, Basswood, Beech, Birch, Box Elder, Buckeye, Chinese Tallow, Elm, Hackberry, Hemlock, Hophornbeam, Hard Maple, Soft Maple, Mulberry, Palm, Pear, Pine, Sassafrass, Sweetgum, Sycamore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVOID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh, Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon receiving your spawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove it from the shipping box as soon as possible. Then, unfold the top of the bag, making room for air space. It's also important to check and confirm that the filter patch is not obstructed. This will help the organism breathe and continue to thrive!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40853006844006,"sku":"SAWDUST-PP1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/sawdust-spawn-organic-italian-oyster-mushroom-sawdust-spawn-1202701268.png?v=1762216605"},{"product_id":"lions-mane-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eLion's Mane\u003cem\u003e (Hericium erinaceus) \u003c\/em\u003eis a delicious hearty mushroom that produces plump, dense, shaggy \"pom pom\" clusters. It also makes a great seafood substitute, as it has a consistency and flavor similar to crab meat. What's more, it's highly versatile, as it can be enjoyed cooked, dried, extracted, or even steeped as a tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who don't mind waiting, lion's mane is ideal for growing on logs and totems. However, if you're looking for a faster-growing lion's mane, we recommend growing it in buckets (as it's a great side-fruiting mushroom).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe log method requires patience, as it can take 1-2 years from inoculation to get your first flush. But once established, a single log can continue to produce for several years if kept in the right conditions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLion's mane sawdust spawn is recommended for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/pages\/grow-mushrooms-on-logs-videos\"\u003elog projects\u003c\/a\u003e and\/or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/blogs\/the-black-trumpet\/growing-mushrooms-in-buckets-containers\"\u003ebucket projects\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLion's mane sawdust spawn must be added to another substrate or used in log inoculation in order to fruit. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf growing on logs, one bag of sawdust spawn will reliably inoculate 20 logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLion's Mane log chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"10\" style=\"width: 350px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST WOOD SPECIES*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeech, Hornbeam, Hard Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER SUITABLE SPECIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlder, Aspen, Birch, Black Walnut, Box Elder, Cherry, Chestnut, Cottonwood, Elm, Hackberry, Mulberry, Oak, Soft Maple, Sweetgum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVOID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHemlock, Pine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon receiving your spawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove it from the shipping box as soon as possible. Then, unfold the top of the bag, making room for air space. It's also important to check and confirm that the filter patch is not obstructed. This will help the organism breathe and continue to thrive!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40853096005734,"sku":"SAWDUST-HE1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/sawdust-spawn-organic-lion-s-mane-mushroom-sawdust-spawn-1202701264.png?v=1762216479"},{"product_id":"shiitake-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Shiitake Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eShiitake \u003cem\u003e(Lentinula edodes)\u003c\/em\u003e is a flavorful mushroom that produces brown, medium-to-large, umbrella-shaped caps that fruit from late summer through the fall growing season. They are a delicious edible fungus from East Asia and their flavor is often described as rich, savory, buttery, and umami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiitake tends to produce generous flushes and they are a great mushroom for beginners. Once inoculated, logs can fruit in as little as 6 months from inoculation, but generally take 9-12 months. And a single log can continue to fruit for many years if kept in the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiitake sawdust spawn is only recommended for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/pages\/grow-mushrooms-on-logs-videos\"\u003elog projects\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne bag of sawdust spawn will reliably inoculate 20 logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShiitake log chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"10\" style=\"width: 350px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST WOOD SPECIES*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlder, Beech, Hophornbeam, Hornbeam, Hard Maple, Oak, Sweetgum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER SUITABLE SPECIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasswood, Birch, Chestnut, Eucalyptus, Hickory, Soft Maple, Pecan, Sassafrass, Sycamore, Tuliptree, Tupelo, Willow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVOID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh, Aspen, Black Walnut, Cherry, Cottonwood, Elm, Hemlock, Peach, Pear, Pine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon receiving your spawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove it from the shipping box as soon as possible. Then, unfold the top of the bag, making room for air space. It's also important to check and confirm that the filter patch is not obstructed. This will help the organism breathe and continue to thrive!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlt: shitake, shittake, shitakke\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40853085847654,"sku":"SAWDUST-LE3","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/sawdust-spawn-organic-shiitake-mushroom-sawdust-spawn-1202701252.png?v=1762216491"},{"product_id":"wine-cap-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Wine Cap Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso known as the \"Garden Giant,\" Wine Cap \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Stropharia rugoso-annulata) \u003c\/em\u003eis a delicious mushroom with a mild, earthy flavor reminiscent of artichokes and potatoes. It's an ideal mushroom for beginners as it colonizes quickly and yields reliable flushes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Cap can fruit in as little as two months and will produce in the same bed for several years. Fresh woody material (like hardwood chips) can be added each year to maintain the health of the bed. Inoculated material from one bed can also be used as spawn to inoculate new beds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine cap sawdust spawn is only recommended for use in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/pages\/mushroom-garden\"\u003eoutdoor beds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine cap sawdust spawn must be combined with a substrate (like wood chips) in order to fruit. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note: Wine cap does not grow on logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon receiving your spawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove it from the shipping box as soon as possible. Then, unfold the top of the bag, making room for air space. It's also important to check and confirm that the filter patch is not obstructed. This will help the organism breathe and continue to thrive!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlt: winecap, king stropharia, burgundy mushroom, wine-red stropharia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40852979974246,"sku":"SAWDUST-SRA1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/sawdust-spawn-organic-wine-cap-mushroom-sawdust-spawn-1202701250.png?v=1762216488"},{"product_id":"blue-oyster-mushroom-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Blue Oyster Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Skill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Oyster\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePleurotus ostreatus) \u003c\/em\u003eis a fast substrate colonizer with a strong bluish-gray hue. 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They colonize quickly and are reliable producers. They are also a cold weather-loving strain that tends to fruit in the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow oyster sawdust spawn can be used for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/pages\/grow-mushrooms-on-logs-videos\"\u003elog projects\u003c\/a\u003e and\/or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/pages\/mushroom-garden\"\u003eoutdoor bed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/blogs\/the-black-trumpet\/growing-mushrooms-in-buckets-containers\"\u003econtainer, and bucket\u003c\/a\u003e projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow oyster sawdust spawn must combined with a substrate (like straw) or used in log inoculation in order to fruit. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf growing on logs, one bag of sawdust spawn will reliably inoculate 20 logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnow Oyster log chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 350px;\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"10\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST WOOD SPECIES*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAspen, Cottonwood, Tuliptree, Willow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER SUITABLE SPECIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAilanthus, Alder, Basswood, Beech, Birch, Box Elder, Buckeye, Chinese Tallow, Elm Hackberry, Hophornbeam, Hard Maple, Soft Maple, Mulberry, Palm, Pear, Sassafrass, Sweetgum, Sycamore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVOID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh, Hemlock, Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon receiving your spawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove it from the shipping box as soon as possible. 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They have sweeter flavor and aroma than other oysters and hold their shape and texture when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnow oyster mushroom plugs are ideal for first time mushroom log growers as they colonize quickly and are reliable producers. They are also a cold weather loving strain that tend to fruit in the cooler months.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oyster mushrooms have a high protein content, several B vitamins, and all the essential amino acids (Marley, 2009). Its medicinal benefits include promoting anti-tumor activity and lowering high cholesterol. Oyster mushroom fruiting bodies and distillations have been shown to reduce tumor size in several studies on mice, rats, and hamsters (Hobbs, 1995). Additionally, Oyster mushrooms have been used in the Czech Republic as the main ingredient in a dietary supplement used to treat high cholesterol (Hobbs, 1995). 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You can read more about this study \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18844328\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D20HZ8-jIas?autoplay=1\u0026amp;mute=1\u0026amp;controls=0\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;loop=1\u0026amp;playlist=D20HZ8-jIas\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"100 plugs","offer_id":49152480141,"sku":"PLUG-HE1-100","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 plugs","offer_id":49152480269,"sku":"PLUG-HE1-500","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/plug-spawn-organic-lion-s-mane-mushroom-plug-spawn-1202719511.png?v=1762222719"},{"product_id":"shiitake-plug-spawn","title":"Organic Shiitake Mushroom Plug Spawn","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e: Beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShiitake\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Lentinula edodes)\u003c\/em\u003e is a nutritious mushroom that produces medium-to-large, brown, umbrella-shaped caps that tend to fruit throughout the summer to fall growing season. 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As the mushroom ages, it can be burned to repel mosquitoes and black flies (Rogers, 2011). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D20HZ8-jIas?autoplay=1\u0026amp;mute=1\u0026amp;controls=0\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;loop=1\u0026amp;playlist=D20HZ8-jIas\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"100 plugs","offer_id":49157755981,"sku":"PLUG-LS1-100","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 plugs","offer_id":49157756045,"sku":"PLUG-LS1-500","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/plug-spawn-organic-chicken-of-the-woods-mushroom-plug-spawn-1202763306.png?v=1762256317"},{"product_id":"chestnut-mushroom-plug-spawn","title":"Organic Chestnut Mushroom Plug Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChestnut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e (Pholiota adiposa) \u003c\/em\u003eis a popular cultivated mushroom in Japan. It produces velvety, small-to-medium, delightfully speckled caps resembling the color of their namesake nut. When cooked, they have a woodsy aroma, a meaty heaviness, and a rich, nutty, mildly-sweet flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChestnut mushrooms aren't too difficult to cultivate, but can pose some minor challenges with identification. They are not ideal for first time cultivators or those unfamiliar with how to properly identify different mushrooms species. However, this species can be quite rewarding to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperties: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Chestnut mushroom has medicinal qualities that inhibit tumor and microbial growth. In one study conducted on lab mice, polysaccharides taken from Chestnut mushroom mycelium reduced the growth of cancerous tumors by about 60% (Ohtsuka et al., 1973). Acting as an antimicrobial, an extract of Chestnut mushroom was shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria including E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus (Dulger et al., 2002).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D20HZ8-jIas?autoplay=1\u0026amp;mute=1\u0026amp;controls=0\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;loop=1\u0026amp;playlist=D20HZ8-jIas\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"100 plugs","offer_id":49158698381,"sku":"PLUG-PA1-100","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 plugs","offer_id":49158698445,"sku":"PLUG-PA1-500","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/plug-spawn-organic-chestnut-mushroom-plug-spawn-1202763309.png?v=1762256451"},{"product_id":"almond-agaricus-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Almond Agaricus Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlmond agaricus\u003cem\u003e (Agaricus subrufescens\u003c\/em\u003e) has a sweet earthy fragrance and is easier to grow than its mushroom cousins (button, cremini, and portobello.) In fact, it thrives on compost! Almond agaricus is fast substrate colonizer and has a sweet, fragrant almond scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf grown in well-cared-for beds in warmer temperatures, it's a reliable producer. Similar to button mushrooms, Almond agaricus grows in compost, but does not require pasteurization. It's an ideal mushroom for those who have some experience gardening with other mushroom species, like wine cap or oysters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmond agaricus sawdust spawn is only recommended for use in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/pages\/outdoor-mushroom-beds\"\u003eoutdoor beds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmond agaricus sawdust spawn must combined with a substrate (like compost) in order to fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note: Almond agaricus does not grow on logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon receiving your spawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove it from the shipping box as soon as possible. Then, unfold the top of the bag, making room for air space. It's also important to check and confirm that the filter patch is not obstructed. 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As they grow, they are covered in a layer of natural gelatin, which gives them a unique, almost shiny appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen cooked, they have an earthy flavor with subtle fruit-like hints, and an aroma reminiscent of cashews and butterscotch. Nameko mushrooms need cooler temperatures and constant humidity when fruiting, and are not ideal for hot or dry climates.\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperties:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMushrooms in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePholiota\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egenus have medicinal qualities that inhibit tumor and microbial growth. In one study conducted on lab mice, polysaccharides taken from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePholiota\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emycelium reduced the growth of cancerous tumors by about 60% (Ohtsuka et al., 1973). 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In the spring, when the fresh growth is still white with no hint of pores or lacquered color showing, many growers collect the marshmallow-y fruiting bodies to eat as fresh mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany growers will allow their hemlock reishi to grow into large waxy caps, at which point they become too bitter to consume. At this stage, they are ideal for drying and making into medicinal powders, extracts, tinctures, and teas. 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